It's not even E3, but has Nintendo made a grave mistake product unveil already?

Digitally Downloaded writes: "But one bit of news from the Pre-E3 show greatly concerned me. It might turn out to be nothing more than my own paranoia, but that Wii U Pro Controller is a terrible idea."

looks like a 360 controller, i have a feeling next gen is going to be all about networks. Xbox live have dominated this area for sometime now, but i hear Nintendo like Sony have begun hiring the pros to take care of their network needs.

But on topic, this is just Nintendo trying to cover their bases in case their main controller doesn't quite take off, and its something they can gear towards the ps360 crowd before the ps4 and the next xbox land.

I don't really agree. You can most likely set up the wiiu pad and use it as a mini tv, and play the on screen game with this controller. It is about adding extra possibilities and choices. The wiiu tab will always be an integral part of the console.

I don't see how having some games support the wii u pro can be a bad thing. It delivers options to the gamer, Take smash bros for instance the fact that it supported Gamecube controllers was a great thing, it didn't mean however games like metroid prime corruption Red steel 2 and and Skyward sword didn't shine with the wii mote nunchuck set up. I predict companies will be very imaginative with the wii u gamepad and only use the wii pro as an alternative not as a primary controller. Looking at the wii U it has it all, Motion control with the wii mote, New Wii U gamepad with touch screen camera and gyro and now a classic controller. whats not to like. its a one stop shop, all they need is the games and its gonna print money just like the wii.

This system wants to appeal to core gamers. We've heard core gamers complain here time and time again about the Wii U Gamepad. Why does giving those people the option they wanted for this console in the first place count as a negative? What's wrong with providing an option?

Assuming this has motion technology in it, it's practically no different from a PS3 controller (save for stick and button placement). With 360-like triggers. I acknowledge it's an interesting point, but I feel it holds very little water.

I don't think it's a bad idea. The point is that it's for those who want a traditional controller. Personall my, I think it's because Nintendo does plan on using one GamePad per system so for the other players they still need a new controller. I think it's a good idea.

at least it has more than the 2 buttons this time, but it looks as clunky as all hell. Welcome to the late 90s controllers Ninty.

At least you are trying to cater for all. I couldnt see myself using that tablet style controller for anything other than novelty games at best so would have been quite happy skipping this Ninty product for the first time in my life.